The Third Annual HERA Metro DC Climb4Life Wraps Up, Raises $59,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research

(April 23, 2008—Carbondale, CO) The third annual Metro DC Climb4Life wrapped up its month-long climbing challenge on March 29, 2008. This year, teamed with Sportrock Climbing Center, Earthtreks Gym, and REI, the event raised $59,000 for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives.“The community of climbers throughout the DC area is impressive and next year will be no different,” says Lillian Chao-Quinlan, President of Sportrock Climbing Centers. Goals for next years? “We aim to bring out 400+ participants next year raising over $75,000, no problem!” In addition to the Climb4Life event, Piola’s restaurant hosted the second annual Freinds4Life to benefit the HERA Foundation. “The event was another smashing success this year,” says Christopher Lau, event manager. “We’re jazzed about the growing success and will continue to be creative about how the event supports the HERA Foundation and how to educate participants on the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.”The HERA Foundation hosts climbing, running, and trekking events to raise research funds and awareness for ovarian cancer. It’s a place to meet new friends, learn new skills, and help find a cure for ovarian cancer. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information on ovarian cancer, the next HERA event, or to make a donation, please visit www.herafoundation.org.About the HERA FoundationThe HERA Foundation is a registered 501 (c)3, whose mission is to stop the loss of mothers, daughter, wives, sisters, partners, and girlfriends from ovarian cancer by empowering women to take control of their health, empowering the medical community to find new directions in ovarian cancer research and empowering communities to provide support. For more information visit www.herafoundation.org. To schedule an interview with HERA Foundation founder Sean Patrick, please call 513.304.5835.

HERA Seven Summit Circle Sponsors: Black Diamond, BlueWater Ropes, Climbing Magazine, Evolv, Fox River, MadRock, Montrail, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, REI, SIGG, Stonewear Design, The Northface, and Williamson Printing Corporation.